Ghost32 7z For Hiren Boot Cd

For most users, Method 1 is the best approach. Hiren's PE is just a stripped-down Windows environment. Treat the USB drive like a portable hard drive—drag the ghost32.exe onto it, boot the computer, and run the EXE manually.

The ghost32.7z file (or similar compressed formats like .uha or .zip) is a supplemental package used to add Symantec Norton Ghost 11.5/12 functionality to Hiren’s Boot CD (HBCD). While HBCD is a renowned diagnostic toolkit, official versions (specifically post-v10.6) often exclude Norton Ghost due to licensing restrictions, requiring users to manually integrate the executable.  Purpose and Integration 

The primary goal of ghost32.7z is to provide a Windows-compatible version of Ghost that can run within the Mini Windows XP or WinPE environments provided by Hiren's Boot CD. Unlike the DOS-based ghost.exe, ghost32.exe allows for sector-level disk imaging and restoration within a graphical interface.  How to Use Ghost32 with Hiren’s Boot CD 

Since Norton Ghost is no longer included by default in the standard HBCD 15.2 ISO, you must follow these steps to add it: 

Extract the ISO: Download the Hiren’s Boot CD 15.2 ZIP and extract its contents to a folder on your computer.

Locate the Tools Folder: Navigate to the directory HBCD\Programs\Files (or WinTools\Files depending on the version/rebuild). Package the Executable: ghost32 7z for hiren boot cd

Find a copy of ghost32.exe (Version 11.5.1 or 12.0 is common).

Compress this file into a archive named ghost32.7z (or ghost.zip / ghost32.uha).

Add to ISO: Place the compressed file into the Files folder mentioned in step 2. Rebuild and Burn:

Use the HBCDCustomizer.exe tool found in the extracted HBCD folder to re-bundle the files into a new bootable ISO.

Burn the new ISO to a CD or create a bootable USB using ISO2USB.  Core Functionality  For most users, Method 1 is the best approach

Once integrated and booted into the Mini Windows environment:  Add Ghost32 to Hiren's CD 15.2 - Super User

Hiren’s Boot CD (HBCD) has long been a staple recovery toolkit for IT professionals. Among its many portable tools, Ghost32 (Symantec Ghost 11.5 – 32-bit) and 7-Zip (command-line 7z.exe) stand out for disk imaging and file extraction tasks. While HBCD’s classic PE environment is now legacy, these tools remain valuable for offline system maintenance.

Ghost32 uses a straightforward interface. You select “Local” → “Disk” → “To Image” or “From Image”. No complicated GRUB or LVM options.

Ghost32 can run with just 128–256 MB of RAM. Try running a modern Linux-based imaging tool on a Pentium 4 with 512 MB—Ghost32 works where others crash.

HBCD already includes 7-Zip in the GUI, but for scripts/backups, use the standalone console version. Step 2: Add the Ghost Files

If you want Ghost32 to appear in the actual Start Menu list alongside the other tools in Hiren's PE, you must modify the ISO before burning it to the USB. This requires the 7z tool you mentioned to extract the ISO contents.

Step 1: Extract the Hiren’s ISO

Step 2: Add the Ghost Files

Step 3: (Optional) Create a Shortcut Hiren’s PE x64 automatically scans the Programs folder for shortcuts. For best results, create a shortcut to ghost32.exe inside that folder. Hiren's Start Menu script will often pick this up automatically on boot.

Step 4: Re-pack the ISO Note: This step usually requires a tool like ImgBurn or UltraISO, as 7-Zip cannot easily re-pack a bootable ISO image.

Step 5: Burn to USB Use Rufus or Ventoy to burn this modified ISO to your USB drive.